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Calor and FLTA join forces for safety event
Fork Talk - 23 Apr 2009 (#407) UK gas supplier Calor will jointly sponsor the 2009 Safety Conference with the Fork Lift Truck Association at Warwick University. The seventh conference, to be held on 30 September and themed "Understanding and Communicating the Risks", will include presentations on what the forklift industry is doing to highlight workplace health and safety risks.
Protections under state franchise laws
Jeremy I. Silberman
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Protections under state franchise laws
Your Focus - 19 Mar 2009 (#402) This is the first of a series of articles by the attorneys at Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. on steps materials handling businesses can take to survive the current economic situation. By Jeremy I. Silberman.
Stay the course
Rob Vetter
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Stay the course
Safety First - 12 Mar 2009 (#401) Don't be tempted to cut training costs as the slowdown bites. Such a move may end up costing much more over time than it saves in the short tem.
Danny Maron
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Sign on the dotted line
Safety First - 5 Mar 2009 (#400) Whose signature should appear on training documentation - that of the trainer or someone in management?
Forkliftaction.com founder reflects on 400th edition
Michael Leu
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Forkliftaction.com founder reflects on 400th edition
Your Focus - 5 Mar 2009 (#400) Forkliftaction.com executive director Michael Leu recalls the launch of his company and outlines future growth plans.
Archies awarded at glamorous ceremony
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Archies awarded at glamorous ceremony
Fork Talk - 26 Feb 2009 (#399) The UK's Fork Lift Truck Association's awards nights was held on Valentine's Day this year and the theme was Hollywood glamour. Four UK companies won a coveted Archie and a life time achievement award was announced.
What does ‘accredited training’ mean?
Richard Shore
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What does ‘accredited training’ mean?
Safety First - 19 Feb 2009 (#398) Training is not an end in itself and needs to meet certain standards.
ITA announces spring meeting dates
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ITA announces spring meeting dates
Fork Talk - 19 Feb 2009 (#398) The date for the Industrial Truck Association's (ITA) next meeting has been announced. The ITA's spring meeting will be held from March 30 to April 1 at The Madison Hotel, Washington, D.C.
New safety book to cut accidents
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New safety book to cut accidents
Fork Talk - 15 Jan 2009 (#393) The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has released a new employee safety booklet to help cut the number of accidents involving forklifts. 'Employee Safety: Working with Fork Lift Trucks' is...
Evaluating medical fitness
Rob Vetter
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Evaluating medical fitness
Safety First - 18 Dec 2008 (#391) Operators are required to meet certain physical requirements, but you can't expect your trainer to make fitness determinations.
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